Fairway Market's Food Rock Stars On Tour

PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to rock your taste buds on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Plainview Fairway (50 Manetto Hill Mall) from 11 am to 2 pm. Fairway Market is putting together a concert of inspiration, innovation and conversation that is not to be missed.

These well respected experts will share their deep food knowledge, the tricks of the trade and answer any and all cooking questions. In addition, other Fairway Market "food rock stars" will offer samples and conversation throughout the store.

"Our lead merchants are bona fide foodie rock stars who love to impart knowledge, answer questions and shower customers with great tastes," said Herb Ruetsch, CEO of Fairway Market. "For shoppers it is a wonderful opportunity to meet the people responsible for all the fabulous food we offer."

Fairway Market offers an exceptional combination of traditional, organic and specialty foodstuffs at great prices. Each of the 11 tri-state locations is a fusion of the best specialty stores, organic markets and traditional supermarkets with the services of the neighborhood corner butcher, baker, cheese shop, and fishmonger and the freshness and variety of the farmer's market - all under one roof.

Fairway MarketFairway Market is a high-growth food retailer offering customers a differentiated one-stop shopping experience "Like No Other Market". Fairway has established itself as a leading food retailing destination in the Greater New York City metropolitan area, with stores that emphasis an extensive selection of fresh, natural and organic products, prepared foods and hard-to-find specialty and gourmet offerings, along with a full assortment of conventional groceries. Fairway is headquartered in New York, New York. See www.fairwaymarket.com.

Sterling Investment PartnersSterling Investment Partners is a leading middle-market private equity fund that invests in companies with significant competitive strengths and growth potential. Founded in 1991, Sterling has completed investments, strategic or add-on acquisitions, and liquidity events with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $9.0 billion, representing more than 100 transactions. Sterling maintains a broad industry focus, including professional and business services, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail and technology-related businesses. www.sterlinglp.com